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Samantha Enslen, CP APMP Fellow (Class of 2020)

President
Dragonfly Editorial



Bio

Samantha runs Dragonfly Editorial, a creative agency based in Dayton, Ohio, with customers around the world. Dragonfly’s writers are known for explaining complex topics clearly, whether they’re writing proposals, marketing communications, or thought leadership pieces. Her team works with customers in finance, IT, healthcare, engineering, and beyond. 

Sam is the former editorial manager at CSC and former contributing editor to The Editorial Eye. She spent eight years on the board of ACES: The Society for Editing and was managing editor of Tracking Changes, the society’s quarterly journal. Sam has received multiple awards for her writing and, in 2020, was named a Fellow of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals. She is also a writer for the Grammar Girl podcast. 

At home, Sam has three children, a menagerie of dogs and cats, and a full bookshelf. Her husband, Greg, is a fiction writer who pens the Frank Harper mystery series, set in a fictional Ohio town much like the one they live in.

What does being an APMP Fellow mean to you?

Being a Fellow means you care. You've given back. You've shared your knowledge because you want all your colleagues to know the good stuff that can help them succeed.

What's your best memory from attending an APMP event?

One of my best memories will always be the warm reception I got at the very first APMP conference. As a new member and new exhibitor, it meant a lot to me. And it made me want to come back.

What advice do you have for a proposal professional entering our field?

There's so much to learn. Be curious. Ask questions. Rack up those webinars and conferences. Every single one offers you an opportunity to get better, become a stronger contributor, and move your career forward.

 

The certifications, starting from the foundation to the professional level, help individuals from diverse timeframes in their careers.
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Mayura Ravishankar, Proposal Associate
The Executive Summaries Micro-Certification exam was easy to follow and clear in what was required. I found the learning materials to be very informative, and they will be a great tool to use while in the exam and for future executive summary tasks.
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Sarah Chapman, CP ES-M APMP
Achieving the Executive Summaries micro-certification will support me in persuading Sales to create a better Executive Summary.
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Gerald Stein, CF ES-M APMP
You can expand your network by attending the local Chapter webinar and events. They provide an opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals locally to create and share consumable content, ideas, tools, and resources.
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Sonal Bhatnagar, CP APMP, PMP
Acquiring the executive summary micro certification has helped to build my confidence in producing best practice Executive Summaries. I also benefit from the social media badge for my LinkedIn profile and certification to add to my resume. Both of these allow me to verify my Executive Summary capabilities.
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Laura Rispin, CP ES-M APMP
Certification has enhanced my worth as a bid professional. It has validated the skills and experience I have and is proof of my bid management qualities and capabilities. It has given me a springboard to develop my career and aim for Professional certification.
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Aynsley Davidson, CP APMP
APMP has changed my professional life, elevating it to a standard that I didn’t know existed. Aside from the professional advantages of being certified as an APMP Professional, it’s the community of members who make it so special.
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Rita Mascia, CPP APMP
I would advise new professionals to take advantage of the resources that APMP offers. Not only do you have access to conferences and seminars through your chapter, but the free webinars and the robust network of professionals are great benefits that can help advance one’s career.
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Valerie Kessie, CP APMP
The Executive Summary is the key element of each proposal, literally the most important part of the response next to the price – this is why my focus was on this micro certification. Understanding the principles of Deal-Strategy, Win-Strategy, Competitor-Analysis, Ghosting, Persuasive Writing, Features/Benefits/Discriminators, and many more is essential and beneficial for so much more than just the Executive Summary.
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Florian Lamisch, CF ES-M APMP
Being an active APMP certified practitioner allowed me to recognize my hidden potential multifold (40u40, BPC Awards, BPC Speaker) and give back to the profession through the APMP community.
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Karthik Koutharapu, CP APMP